Acute granulomatous iridocyclitis in a child with tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome

Barut, Kenan; Rzayev, Turkay; Canpolat, Nur; Ozluk, Mesude; Tugal-Tutkun, Nuriye; Kasapcopur, Özgür

doi:10.1186/s12348-015-0035-2

Acute granulomatous iridocyclitis in a child with tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis syndrome

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Barut K., Rzayev T., Canpolat N., Ozluk Y., Tugal-Tutkun I., Kasapcopur O.

JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMIC INFLAMMATION AND INFECTION, vol.5, 2015 (ESCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 5
Publication Date: 2015
Doi Number: 10.1186/s12348-015-0035-2
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMIC INFLAMMATION AND INFECTION
Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
Keywords: Tubulointerstitial nephritis, TINU syndrome, Uveitis, Granulomatous iridocyclitis
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Tubulointerstitial nephritis and uveitis [TINU] syndrome is a rare disorder that may also be underdiagnosed. Patients with TINU syndrome typically present with an acute bilateral nongranulomatous anterior uveitis following symptoms of systemic illness.